Cladrastis kentukea 'Perkins Pink'

Also Known As

Cladrastis kentukea 'Rosea'
Cladrastis lutea 'Perkins Pink'
Cladrastis lutea 'Rosea'
Perkins Pink Yellowwood
Pink Yellowwood
Rosea American Yellowwood
Rosea Kentucky Yellowwood

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-40'
W: 30'-50'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Cladrastis kentukea 'Perkins Pink' plant details

Cladrastis kentukea 'Perkins Pink' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cladrastis kentukea 'Perkins Pink'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 FT - 50 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, fragrant, shade tree, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cladrastis kentukea 'Perkins Pink'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A lovely form of this small SE native tree which produces long weeping clusters of pink flowers in mid-summer as well as luxuriant bright-green compound leaves; a really special shade tree for the small yard. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Fragrant pendent wisteria-like blooms in pink with rich yellow fall leaf color. To 30 feet tall and as wide or wider.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Medium-sized tree in the legume family. Compound leaves provide a green backdrop for the fragrant pink flowers that appear from late spring to early summer. Usually will have a heavy bloom every few years. Wisteria-like flowes give way to seed pods in the fall and the foliage color is an attractive yellow. Yellowwood refers to the yellow color of the heart wood of this tree. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

This small tree (20') takes forever to bloom, but it is worth the wait. The fragrance is lovely and the umbrella shape of the branches make it a perfect tree for the small garden. zone 4